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Frontpoint
4.7(
8,819
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's a pretty decent system, I think. They send you the pieces and you install them yourself, which is pretty easy. The only real problem I have is that one sensor is too far away from the panel...or there's some interference, and they haven't been able to fix that. It's an interior door, so it's not the end of the world, just a little annoying. Their customer service is pretty good though. Nice, smart customer service people on the other end, very polite and helpful."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Richard Heflin LLC
4.8(
4
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+9 more

Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Richard Heflin LLC is a small, family run masonry company with generations of experience. We have the ability to complete any masonry project, so if you need anything from the smallest repair to large scale projects, we have the crew to handle it.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Enviro Care GEO Thermal and More Heating and A/C, LLC
5.0(
2
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Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - RepairPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our name says it all! We help you keep your home environment comfortable. We are experts, providing superior quality installation, repair, and service. Contact us anytime, we will be there to help.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&B ProClean services
5.0(
2
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At A&B ProClean Services, we believe a clean space is a healthy, productive, and welcoming space. We are committed to providing reliable, professional, and affordable cleaning services for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you need a one-time deep clean or recurring maintenance, our experienced team delivers exceptional results with attention to every detail.

dcd enterprises
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2
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+3 more

Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Strictly Stone is a locally owned and operated business. We have been in business since 2004, and have many additional years of experience. If you have a Brick or Stone project, and you are looking for seasoned and experienced professionals, call Strictly Stone. Large or Small jobs welcome. For Quality and Service, we are happy to help.

Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

Even though ventless fireplaces are safe to use overall, you shouldn’t let them run for more than a few hours per day. It’s also important to make sure the room with the fireplace is well-ventilated. If not, the water vapor from the fire could increase the humidity levels in your home, potentially resulting in mold growth.

While wood stove fans are effective for improving heat distribution, they rely on the stove reaching a certain temperature to operate efficiently. If the stove does not generate enough heat, the fan may not start or may not move air effectively. Additionally, like any fan, wood stove fans cannot cool a stove or reduce its heat output—they only redistribute existing warmth.

The answer can vary widely based on a home's age and design. As with any type of remodeling project, assume that every structure is load-bearing until confirming otherwise with a structural engineer. Almost all modern homes have chimneys that are fully independent from the rest of the home's framing. As a result, they don't bear any load beyond their own weight. However, many historic homes built prior to the 1900s contain load-bearing chimneys that tie into the surrounding roof and floor joists. If possible, use a home's blueprints or look for chimney connections that indicate load-bearing qualities to get your answer.

Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you’re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don’t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation—you’ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it’s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.

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